Jhikra - Bagda, North 24 Parganas

Jhikra is a village situated in the Bagda subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.5 km from Bagda and around 75 km from Barasat. Ranaghat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhikra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhikra is 322446. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.89 hectares and falls under the 743232 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jhikra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Jhikra

As per Census 2011, Jhikra village has a total population of 1,142 people, consisting of 613 males and 529 females. The village has 285 households and a sex ratio of 862 females per 1,000 males. There are 105 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 754 literate and 388 illiterate residents. Additionally, 553 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jhikra are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jhikra

Jhikra is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Jhikra

Jhikra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairgachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Jhikra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Jhikra is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhikra

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jhikra village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Jhikra

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jhikra village are given below:

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